Resource Teacher

The Goddard School; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights/weekends

CDA tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Childcare discounts

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Waukee, IA is seeking a dedicated Resource Teacher to join our team. This role supports Lead and Assistant Teachers by enhancing curricula, preparing learning centers, and ensuring a high-quality educational experience for children.

As a Resource Teacher, you will supervise activities, foster inclusivity, and communicate with families about progress while maintaining safe, clean classrooms and supporting daily care routines.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and families.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children.
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience, and credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers.
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
• Organize and prepare engaging classroom materials and learning centers.
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being, and social development.
• Offer personalized attention and foster an inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements.
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms, adhering to health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

State background checks compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits:

• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Goddard School located at 80 NE Carefree Lane Waukee, IA 50263 is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Resource Teacher to join our team! This could be a part-time or full-time opportunity. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. As a Resource Teacher, you will collaborate with Lead and Assistant Teachers to implement engaging educational programs and activities. This pivotal role includes classroom support, enhanced curriculum delivery and adapting dynamically to meet the evolving educational needs of our school community.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success.

Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children's lives every day. If you're passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Resource Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance lesson plans and activities in collaboration with Lead and Assistant Teachers
• Provide flexible classroom support to ensure a consistent and high-quality educational experience
• Organize and prepare engaging classroom materials and learning centers
• Supervise and engage with children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety, well-being, and social development
• Offer personalized attention and foster an inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate and communicate transparently with families about children's progress and achievements
• Maintain clean and inviting classrooms, adhering to health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Assist with daily care routines and tasks to promote a nurturing learning environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Empathy and compassion for young children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and families
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
• Must pass required state background checks and meet state minimum education, experience, and credential requirements

If you're an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.